Commercial Fisheries

Sign Up for Department Updates Via Text Messages

Fishing and Boating Services has a program which sends you text messages, the messages include public notices, regulation updates and other species specific information. To sign up, click the appropriate link below and enter your name, cell phone number (numbers only, example 4431234567), select your service provider and then click subscribe - it's that easy and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Late Reporting Information & Lists

Commercial Reporting Hotline:
The best way for you to speak with a Department of Natural Resources representative is to call the Commercial Reporting Hotline at (1-800-893-2722). This is a voicemail system and you will have the opportunity to leave a message including your name, license number and question. Your phone call will be returned in the order that it was received. We ask that you please be patient, at times we receive a large volume of calls, however, your call will be returned by someone from the department who can assist you with your problem or question.